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Tyson Foods Announces Jeff Schomburger to Succeed Donnie King as President and CEO

  • Jeff Schomburger is named President & Chief Executive Officer of Tyson Foods, Inc., effective October 4, 2026.
  • Schomburger succeeds Donnie King, who concludes a 43-year career with the company following a transition period starting in July 2026.
  • Schomburger joins from Procter & Gamble, where he spent 35 years & retired as Global Sales Officer in 2019.
  • He has served on the Tyson Foods Board of Directors since 2016, chaired the Strategy & Acquisition committee since 2021, & served as Lead Independent Director since 2025.
  • Donnie King will remain on the Board to assist with the leadership transition & will be thanked for leading the company through the pandemic & strengthening its balance sheet.
  • Schomburger plans to leverage AI acceleration & enhance iconic brands while the company reaffirms its fiscal 2026 guidance.
  • Tyson Foods operates with approximately 133,000 team members as of September 27, 2025, & is headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas.